Compliance Analyst - Policies & Procedures

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The Compliance Analyst - Policies & Procedures is responsible for the development and maintenance of all Finance procedure manuals and policies. This role involves writing, editing, and reviewing documents, conducting approval meetings, and acquiring subject matter knowledge through observation and interviews. The analyst will ensure all updates and changes are processed, documented, and communicated, and will oversee annual reviews of policies and procedures. Additionally, the role requires maintaining electronic and paper files, collaborating with other departments, and testing the effectiveness of policies and procedures. The Compliance Analyst will also act as a Compliance Champion, promoting a culture of compliance throughout the organization and supporting the business unit Tier 1 Compliance Lead.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3-5 years of Accounting / Finance experience with proven written communication skills
2-4 years experience as a technical writer with emphasis on policies and procedures preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience interfacing with others to gather information needed to accurately gather necessary data
Experience with Microsoft applications and flowcharting software is required and proficiency demonstrated
Understanding of audit environment in which Finance department operates
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check

Nice To Haves

government contracting experience preferred
General knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS and Disclosure Statements preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development of all Finance procedure manuals
Writes, rewrites and edits documents
Conducts review and approval meetings
Acquires subject matter knowledge by interviewing and observing task specific Finance personnel
Responsible for ensuring all updates and changes to Finance manuals are processed, documented and communicated to the Finance team
Responsible for the development of all Finance policies
Ensures annual review of policies and procedures occurs
Maintains all electronic and paper files as it relates to Finance policies and procedures
Ability to work with other departments as need arises for development of additional policies and procedures
Oversee as-needed test/reviews of policies and procedures and report on effectiveness and suggested improvements
Track recommended policy and procedure updates to completion and perform follow-up testing for effectiveness
Act as a Compliance Champion for the organization and work to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization
Support business unit Tier 1 Compliance Lead in responsibilities as required